Vehicle recall 88V133000 · August 9, 1988
Ford E-250 and E-350
Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
- Consequence
- Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
- Remedy
- Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
- Notes
- System: engine hoses.vehicle description: ambulance vehicles manufactured from Ford cutaway chassisand vans.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 9, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 14, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,975
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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